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Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 89 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #00-0009861-AA-023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom in "Fin Fang Foom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A young historian from Taiwan crosses to the mainland to awake the dragon Fin Fang Foom and foil a communist invasion; He lures the dragon to the coast to wreck the invasion fleet. "The Future" text story. "The Green Things!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A wealthy retiree keeps a magnificent greenhouse, where he talks to the plants; When a burglar tries to kill him, his plants come to life and stop the intruder, saving their friend's life. "The Touch of Midas!", art by Paul Reinman; A greedy man locates the source of Midass power, planning to stop the undesirable effects with gloves; He gains the power but finds that his gloves turn to gold, dooming him to the same fate as Midas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-228DB93-112

"A Time of Titans" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Prince Namor is appalled at his supposed partner's callous murder of Saru-san last issue. So finally the long-awaited clash of the titans erupts! The armored and technological might of Doctor Doom vs. the awesome strength and power of the Sub-Mariner! Wow, two of Marvel's all-time heavyweights throwing down on Hydro-Base! As the blockbuster battle rages, a U.S. Navy battleship navigates into the vicinity. The sailors are only casual observers until the Avenging Son hurls Doctor Doom into the ship! Surprisingly, a civilian scientist onboard challenges the Latverian monarch! Is that really a good idea? But stranger things have happened, and the scientist's foolhardy actions might just bring the titanic tussle between Doom and Namor to an end! First appearance of Simon Ryker. Cameo appearance by the Symbionic Man. (Notes: The plot involving Simon Ryker and the Symbionic Man continues in Marvel Spotlight 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #31 Stan (the man) Lee. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man and Aunt May.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 123A CBCS 9.0 Witnessed+Verified Frenz/Rubinstein Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Ron Fenz. Witnessed Signature: Joe Rubinstein on 7/10/2022. Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #22-2861891-007

Collector's Edition (Glow in the Dark, Black Cover) - 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #25-1B133D9-003

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1ABFF56-010

WHAT THE GODS HAVE WROUGHT (W) Jason Aaron. (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer. (CA) Esad Ribic. In a chilling interlude, discover the dark origin of Gorr...and the truth behind his bloody quest to butcher the gods. Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-1B2DE7A-016

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Godbomb: Part 2 of 5 - (W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic GODBOMB Part Two of Five Thor in chains. Gorr transcendent. All hope for divinity lost. As the clock ticks down on one very large bomb, as enslaved gods look to the skies for a savior, enter...the Girls of Thunder? Cover price $3.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B CBCS 9.4 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Tony Daniel Variant. Top Edge Scratch longer than 1" to 5".

Label #22-0AD9338-060

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 50 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-063

"ALPHA/OMEGA" (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes. ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor...to raid Lara's Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world's greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider's top artists! Cover price $3.99.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFC9B0-114

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The F.B.I. has Turok investigate a death that they think was caused by a dinosaur, but they want the dinosaur captured, not killed in "Shades of Yesterday Part Two – Fear No Evil." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Rags Morales & Randy Elliot. Cover price $2.50.

Ultimates (2011 Marvel Ultimate Comics) 13B CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Granov

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Adi Granov on 10/8/2017. Adi Gravnov Retailer Incentive.

Label #17-38832CD-006

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Adi Granov. (W) Sam Humphries (A) Billy Tan, Terry Pallot. CLASSIFIED Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Tales (1952 Atlas) 18 CBCS 2.0 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Slightly britle

Top & bottom edge of book & left edge of back cover trimmed. 2 pieces of tape on cover & 2 pieces on interior cover. 1 staple added.

Label #25-2BFAE95-003

Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Ed Winiarski, Al Eadeh, Vince Colletta and Bob Powell. The most uncanny tales ever told! In this issue: "One Second Till Doom!" with art by John Forte; "The Last Vampire" with art by Ed Winiarski; "One Little Man" with art by Al Eadeh; "The Machine Age" with art by Vince Colletta; "The Face in the Mirror" with art by Bob Powell; and 2-page text story "A Favor from Satan," reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #13 (original title: "The Demon of Disaster"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 120 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-27A4B66-011

"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st appearance cameo). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him yet again. First the Canadian government sent its super-agent Vindicator to retrieve the awol operative (see Uncanny X-Men #109). But when the X-Men proved too much for the lone Canadian super-hero. This time they will send a whole strike force and not even the X-Men may be powerful enough to stop them getting what they want. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 126N CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-279E358-009

Newsstand Edition. "How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth...!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. The X-Men return to Muir Island to investigate the attack on Polaris and Havok. When they get there, they find themselves in a deadly battle against arguably the most powerful and deadliest mutant alive - Mutant X! 1st appearance of Proteus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-33143DE-019

Direct Edition. Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1C48906-041

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop, and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Valiant Era Companion (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-248E175-021

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Eternal Warrior Reprint.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-397677C-016

1ST PRINTING. (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Tony Moore BW 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing Series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: How many hours are in a day when you don't spend half of them watching television? When is that last time any of us REALLY worked to get something that we wanted? How long has it been since any of us really NEEDED something that we WANTED? The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled, no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start to live. THIS ISSUE: Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never shot anyone and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. All the while fighting for his survival. How did this happen? How did things get so bad so fast? How will things ever return to normal after everything he's seen? From the guys behind BATTLE POPE and BRIT comes something COMPLETELY different. Cover price $2.95.

Watchmen (1986) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-023

"Absent Friends". Part 2 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. At the funeral of The Comedian, the cast members recall crucial moments in his life, giving us a lot of insight into his character, and theirs. Includes four page fictional text feature presenting chapters 3 and 4 of Hollis Masons book, "Under the Hood". 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Watchmen (1986) 6 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-032

"The abyss gazes also". Part 6 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. A prison psychoanalyst tries to help Rorschach, but ends up learning much more than he bargained for. About his patient, and about himself. Includes four page fictional text feature presenting four pages of the analyst's research on Rorschach. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Watchmen (1986) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-018

"Two riders were approaching". Part 10 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. Rorschach and Night Owl continue their detective work and finally discover who is behind the conspiracy. This is not a good thing. Includes four page fictional text feature with a view of Adrian Veidt's scrapbook. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 30D CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #7011241-AB-017

"The Wages of Sin" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Steve Geiger, Jack Abel, Kyle Baker, Jim Fern, and Keith Williams. Cover by Steve Geiger and Art Nichols. Richard Fisk (aka the Rose) is on the run and visits a priest to confess everything he has done. During his confession, he reveals the origins of the Rose and the Hobgoblin (Ned Leeds). Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

What If (1977 1st Series) 3 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-089

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. What if...the Avengers Had Never Been? starring the Hulk, Iron Man, the Sub-Mariner, Giant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor, script by Jim Shooter (plot, script) and Gil Kane (plot), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson; The Avengers break up after the Hulk leaves. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Captain America, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-090

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. What if the Invaders Had Stayed Together After World War Two? starring the Invaders, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Frank Robbins (breakdowns) and Frank Springer (finished art), inks by Frank Springer; This story is in continuity and explains the post-1945 Captain America; It features the death of the Spirit of '76 (Cap II) and the introduction of the Patriot as Capt III. Hostess Twinkie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Article by Roy Thomas called Why Not? 52 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 8 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-0A6B80C-015

Daredevil and Spider-Man team-up against Elektro in "What If the World Knew Daredevil Was Blind?" Script by Don Glut, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jim Mooney. Owl appearance. Man-Spider back-up story: "What If the Spider Had Been Bitten By a Radioactive Human?" Script and art by Scott Shaw (inking assist by Dave Stevens, Carol Lay, and others). Gil Kane/Klaus Janson cover. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-075

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. What if Rick Jones had Become the Hulk? Script by Don Glut, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bill Black; Rick Jones pushes Banner in the trench, and becomes the Hulk. Hostess Twinkies ad with Daredevil, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 23D CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-087

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Al Milgrom. What if...Hulk's Girlfriend Jarella had not Died? Script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Mike Esposito; Jarella lives and the Hulk goes to live in her world. The First Celestial Host! Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; The story of the Celestials first visit to Earth. What if Aunt May instead of her nephew Peter had been Bitten by that Radioactive Spider? Script by Steve Skeates, art by Alan Kupperberg. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with the Human Torch. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Where Monsters Dwell (1970) 9 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A. Collection.

Label #18-0E31191-117

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (re-touches and additions), inks by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin (re-touches and additions). I Learned the Monstrous Secret of Bombu!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Explorers meet a witch doctor named Bombu, who seems to possess real power; He is killed by lightning and when they find that his mask is really his face they realize that he was an alien. I Found the Things from Nowhere, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; A man messes with his TV and it picks up battle between alien-looking creatures. The Magic of Mordoo!, script by Larry Lieber and Stan Lee (plot), art by Paul Reinman; A man falls in love with a middle-aged woman on vacation, but wants a younger wife; He convinces her to let a gypsy magician make her young again. The Man Who Lost the World!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. All reprints. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-18DCEC4-018

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"Retribution Part Two - Kingdom Come!" Characters: Bev (friend of Ken Clarkson); Ken Clarkson; the Spider Aliens [including Aristides; Lydia; Prather]; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder, Bob Layton and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-003

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"The Most Powerful Man In the World!" X-O is stalked by the deadliest assassin in the world -- X-Caliber. Who hired him? A man named Harada. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder and Ted Halsted. Cover by David Lapham and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-004

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First appearance of Shadowman (cameo). Aric, the world's most heavily armed ancient barbarian, battles his way south in "King's Crossing." Characters: the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Torque; Zepplin]; Jack Boniface [a.k.a. Shadowman] (not identified); Ken Clarkson; Todd Bevins (personal assistant to Toyo Harada); Toyo Harada; his bodyguards [Bremer; Chapman]; X-Caliber (in a photograph); X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Steve Englehart and Bob Layton, with art by Mike Manley, Ralph Reese and Tom Ryder. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-439

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.UNITY Chapter 5. Aric the Visigoth, armed with the most powerful weapon in the world, the Manowar armor, at last finds a battle fit for a barbarian and worthy of his power. Characters: Archer; Armstrong; the Eternal Warrior; Geoff McHenry; George Wethington (Vice President Labor Relations for Orb Industries); the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Zepplin]; Ken Clarkson; Lauren; Magnus; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; the Skammrs; Solar; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. "A Call to Arms" is written by Bob Layton, with art by Mike Leeke and Tom Ryder. Cover by Frank Miller. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-009

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Part 1 of 2. "Besieged" - From the lost land of UNITY, Aric returns to his original ancient home in 408, during Alaric's invasion of Italy. Imagine the most powerful weapon the modern universe has ever seen used against the ancient world. It's empire-shaking. Characters: Alaric [Visigothic king, Aric's uncle]; Deidre; Gafti; Mallak (advisor to Alaric); Sarus; X-O Manowar [Aric]. Written by Bob Layton, with art and cover by Mike Leeke and Tom Ryder. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 15A CBCS 9.6 Sears

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-420

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Part II of Turok's return. During UNITY, Aric was mauled by dinosaurs. Now, he and Turok are wreaking their revenge on these monsters in modern day times in "Concrete Jungle." Characters: bionisauruses; Con Edison workers [Blaustein; Eddie Gibbons; Sabatini]; Ken Clarkson; Rhonda (hostess); Turok; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Bob Layton, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-016

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Cover pencils by Ted Halsted, inks by Tom Ryder. "Family Matters," script by Jorge González, pencils by José Delbo, inks by Andrew Pepoy; Corporate espionage strikes at Orb Industries; When an Orb employee is mysteriously killed on the coast of New England, Aric uncovers a sinister secret; Someone is selling Spider-Alien tech to the black market and Aric will need Ken's help to track down this inside trader. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-017

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When Orb Industries purchases a tract of land that holds certain "sentimental value" for mob boss Benito Carboni (it's where most of his former competitors are buried), his men try to dissuade the company from excavating the area. Once the shooting starts, the gangsters quickly learn they've started a fight that X-O Manowar will be more than happy to finish. "Push and Shove" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore and Rodney Ramos. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 19 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-019

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Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Tom Ryder. "Operation: Deep Freeze - Part 2 Gentlemen's Agreement," script by Jorge González, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Tom Ryder; To save Randy's life, Aric must surrender the X-O armor! Trapped in a prison deep within Antarctica, Aric and Randy will have to escape before the good skin turns bad; But even if they can break free, there's no avoiding the deadly polar deep freeze. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-020

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"Operation: Deep Freeze - Part 3: The Consequences" - Only Toyo Harada can help Aric in his battle with the U.S. Government. Characters: Colonel Gardner; Ken Clarkson; Ms. Mandrake; Peter Garrett; Randy Cartier; Senator Ackerman; Toyo Harada; X-O Manowar [Aric]; Zahn. Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art and cover by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-022

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"White Kings and Black Knights, Part 1" - Randy struggles to control the armor, but the darker side of her nature seems to be gaining the upper hand. In South America, Aric finds himself in the fight of his life...without the armor. Characters: Aric; Elib; Ken Clarkson; Oware; X-O Manowar [Randy Cartier]. Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Paris Karounos, Rodney Ramos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 25 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-025

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The U.S. Government makes another try for the X-O armor, pitting their newest weapons, the Armorines, against X-O Manowar in "Unit, Corps, God, Country." Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Plus, inserted in the center of this special issue is the 16-page Armorines #0 by Jorge Gonzalez, Jim Calafiore and Gonzalo Mayo, telling the origin of Valiant's newest team. Cover by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-029

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"Desolation" - With Shanhara dead, Aric and his friends must defeat Aristedes' teeming Spider Alien legions without the help of Aric's Good Skin. Will guest star Turok help his blood brother survive? Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art and cover by Rik Levins and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-037

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THE WOLFBRIDGE AFFAIR - Part 1 of 4. Aric was a Goth attacking the Roman Empire when he was first captured by the Spider Aliens. Hundreds of years later, he escaped after stealing the aliens' most powerful weapon, the sentient X-O Armor. With this armor he has learned to survive in today's complicated world, a world that he first experienced just three years ago. One key to Aric's ability to adapt has been his friendship and love with the intelligent and beautiful Randy Cartier, a former Canadian Secret Service Agent. When Randy's friend and colleague Paul lost his life saving Aric from Spider Aliens, it was too much for Randy. She fled from Aric to Canada where she and her former Secret Service comrades met to remember Paul's passing. While in Canada, an old enemy of Randy and Paul's unit begins to kill members one by one. Thus begins this incredible four-part story in which Aric goes to Canada to find Randy, where he too becomes embroiled in The Wolfbridge Affair! "Opening Gambit" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Rik Levins and Randy Elliott. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 42 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-042

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Part 1 of 2. X-O Manowar is exhausted. Having barely survived 'The Wolfbridge Affair,' and still at a standstill in his relationship with Randy, he heads down to the Big Easy for a well-deserved vacation. Things don't remain quiet for long, however, as X-O and his assistant Ken become entangled with New Orleans' champion of the night, Shadowman! Continues in Shadowman (1992 1st Series) #37. "First Impressions" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Luke Ross and Randy Elliott. Plus: a special 16-page X-O Manowar Birthquake prequel tale by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-015

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Birthquake. Part 1 of 4. Everything you thought you knew about X-O is wrong! Aric wakes up in a Roman prison in 409 A.D. to find his 43 present-day issues of adventure never happened! The X-O armor is just a figment of his imagination. Is Aric going mad, or is this the plot of a villain more deadly than any he's ever faced? "Reflections part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50O CBCS 8.5 Sears Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-051

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Part 2 of 2. Continued from #50X! Aric's fight with his old friend and new enemy, Alloy, continues. Aric's got his armor back, but it's not the armor he's used to! It's an all-new beginning for Aric and the X-O armor! "Transformations part two" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50X CBCS 8.5 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-050

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Part 1 of 2. The X-O armor strikes out on its own! All-out war breaks out as Aric fights to remaster the most powerful weapon in the universe. And to make matters worse, X-O sees an old friend become his deadliest enemy! Continues in #50O! "Transformations part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 51 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-052

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After X-O Manowar survives the battle of his life and finds the world he knew destroyed, he returns home, searching for a new place on modern-day Earth. When he arrives in what used to be Dacia, Aric finds that his old world isn't ready to let go of him. Join X-O Manowar as he confronts an Orb Industries experiment gone horribly wrong! "Lummox" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Bart Sears, Ray Kryssing and Randy Elliott. Cover by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 52 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-053

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They've taken a lot from X-O Manowar, and now they're ready to give some back! Crescendo's boys are back for Round Two, and now the fight is personal. It's armor vs. armor with a surprise ending that will blow X-O Manowar fans away! "A Blast from the Past" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Andy Smith and Randy Elliott. Cover by Andy Smith and Mark Pennington. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-054

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X-O Manowar returns to space. The only thing Aric has left after Crescendo's attack is the X-O armor and his space to find the origin of his armor, a new purpose, and a new home. What he finds is not what he's looking for -- the X-O armor has strings attached and they're yanking Aric into the line of fire again. "Collision Course" is written by Jeff Bailey and Marty Golia, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-055

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Imprisoned in a stasis field in space, Aric discovers a new purpose when he's menaced by a new breed of aliens he's never seen before. This issue introduces the new, Earth-shattering aliens that give Aric a new mission in life. "Test Run" is written by Jeff Bailey and Marty Golia, with art by Andy Smith and John A. Guynn. Cover by Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.